NURS 142 - Medical Surgical Nursing Practicum I

1. Describe the role of the nurse in the delivery of care in a multidisciplinary setting. [REASON]
2. Apply theoretical knowledge of pathophysiology, medical and nursing management, and the nursing process to safely plan and implement nursing care for 1-2 adult clients with chronic medical surgical disorders. [ACT]
3. Use technical skills, legal guidelines, and communication skills to obtain, organize and record data in the health care setting. [COMMUNICATE]
4. Incorporate communication skills and nursing strategies that are consistent with cultural, socioeconomic, and spiritual influences on client health. [COMMUNICATE]
5. Integrate principles of caring, ethical responsibility, and respect for human dignity into nursing care. [REASON]
6. Collaborate with healthcare team using interpersonal and communication skills. [ACT]
7. Demonstrate effective therapeutic communication skills to develop teaching strategies, promote health and wellness, and manage care for clients and families. [COMMUNICATE]
8. Communicate to the health care team in both oral and written formats incorporating professional communication skills, medical terminology, and legal principles. [COMMUNICATE]
9. Use critical thinking skills, theoretical knowledge, and legal principles in safe and accurate administration and documentation of medications. [REASON]
10. Display developing organizational skills, priority setting, time management, and accountability in delivery of care. [ACT]
11. Safely perform basic to intermediate nursing procedures adhering to legal and regulatory standards and institutional policies. [ACT]